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H.Res. 69 (109th)

Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ossie Davis.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 February 2005

Last action

9 February 2005 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], David Scott, Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Recognizes the extraordinary contributions of the late Ossie Davis for his service to the Nation in the military, as a civil rights leader, and as an actor. Honors him as a great American and pioneer in the annals of American history. Expresses its deepest condolences upon his death to his wife Ruby Dee Davis, his other family members, and his friends.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 February 2005

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H472)

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 February 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H472)

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 February 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 69.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 February 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H472-479)

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 February 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Westmoreland moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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Versions

Documents

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 9 February 2005

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  • Passed House without amendment

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